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DC Stalemate
Published January 28, 2024
After hearing from Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Bozeman, South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Karen Assman said it may be difficult to pass a farm bill early this year. “There are all kinds…Complex Issues, Complex Solutions
Published January 28, 2024
A legislative listening session was held in Faribault, Minnesota last week to discuss issues facing farmers. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam heard about water quality issues. More than half of the wells experiencing issues with nitrates are not up…Cover Crop Progress
Published January 28, 2024
In the latest edition of the University of Minnesota Extension Minnesota CropCast, Extension spring wheat breeder Jim Anderson highlights the improvements seen in cover crops over the past decade. “The gains are coming really fast in terms of domestication traits,”…Resources Available for ARC or PLC Decision
Published January 28, 2024
March 15 is the deadline to declare the decision between Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says a change in reference prices means there is more to consider than last year.…Community Solutions for Rural Vet Shortage
Published January 28, 2024
The Veterinary Workforce Solutions program aims to help solve the rural veterinary shortage. Farm Journal Foundation Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Tod Greenwood says solving this issue begins by developing students from a young age and making them aware of…Dry Bean Scene
Published January 28, 2024
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association consultant Chelsea Didinger talks about the health benefits of legumes. Didinger is responsible for the Legume a Day education platform and participated in Bean Day held in Fargo, North Dakota.Canola Minute
Published January 28, 2024
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says the recent USDA canola productions estimates for 2023 set a new record.MFU Minute
Published January 28, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins us for this week’s MFU Minute. Lourey looks forward to this year’s Lobby Day that will take place February 20th at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Members will have the…MN Beef Update
Published January 28, 2024
This week’s Minnesota Beef Update catches up with Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. Nominations for the Minnesota Beef Council Board are open. Those interested in running for any open positions must turn in their materials by…